Here we go again. The U.S. will default on its debt obligations if Congress does not act by Thursday. TV coverage makes it sound like we are about to go into the abyss – with the stock market taking a hit once we default. Does this sound familiar? – [...]
Simply stated – Congress is divided and so is America. Division breeds ignorance, and in my view and we are all witnessing more than our share of it – on every side of the isle. Wash, Rinse, Repeat... the story of American politics. So, instead of focusing on Congress [...]
For starters, if you’ve been anywhere other than Texas this week – that’s a good thing. To me, the thought of freezing cold and no water or heat for 4 days is beyond misery. After all, I’m known for three layers of clothes when I golf if it is [...]
The Holiday season has begun . . . but it feels completely different. The Pandemic has put fear regarding our health and economic future center stage at the time we want to be sharing the joy of the season with each other. Depression and mental fatigue are wearing on [...]
Do you have an estate plan? You know… a Will, a Trust, Patient Advocate and Durable Power of Attorney? The biggest question is, “Is your house in order?” By that, I mean two things – if you die, have your taken the steps to protect your family? Secondly, if [...]
Yes – these are difficult times. The Pandemic continues, and the prospects of a surge lingers – as well as the question we are all asking – “When will we see a return to our normal lives?” I remember in April saying to myself, “Let’s shut things down through May, [...]
There are a number of questions I get asked about Credit Cards – but the two most common are, “What if they take away my Available Credit?” and “What about my Credit Score?” Let’s tackle both of these. The “Available Credit” question stems from a combination of two concerns. [...]
These are difficult times and we face difficult decision. What if you are drawing unemployment at the Federal and State level – taking home $700 – just shy of $1,000 per week -- your employer calls you back to work – must you go? The answer is not entirely [...]
I think we can summarize the financial situation succinctly – “it sucks.” I recognize the words are rather crass – but the situation – for the vast majority of all Americans – is dire and frightening. Unless there is a significant change in the medical realities – we are [...]
No one expected it, but you are now facing financial crisis. You are concerned and frightened for the future. What should you do? How do you protect your family? Web sites and media post generic information. The pundits spew so much information that you come away confused, angry, and even [...]
